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Thread: Somewhat rough running at low RPM's with EAT chip

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    Default Somewhat rough running at low RPM's with EAT chip

    I installed an EAT chip in my 91 M50 5 speed last friday. I don't know if I am imagining it, but at low rpm's in 2nd and 3rd gear (2k and below), I am feeling a strange vibration, and almost a hesitation. Never had these issues before the chip install. Is this normal? Is the advanced timing revealing problems with my motor? Could it be spark plugs, or carbon build up?

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    I ran the car quite hard breaking in the new chip, could this have something to do with it?

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    What kind of gasoline are you using?

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    Swap back to stock chip and check for symptoms.
    [1994 530i/5-Speed]

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    I have been using 91 octane and now 94.

    Considering that these symptoms started the day I installed the new chip, it leads me to believe that the new chip is the cause. I haven't made any other changes to the car. I disconnected the battery tonight and I will reconnect tomorrow morning and perform a less aggressive break in to see if that alleviates the problem.

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